Longissimus Capitis Flashcards

1
Q

origin

A

medial to upper border of longissimus cervicis, articular processes of C4-C7

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2
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insertion

A

posterior edge of mastoid process

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3
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innervation

A

dorsal rami C3-C8

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4
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blood supply

A
  • muscular branches of occipital artery
  • deep cervical branch of costocervical trunk
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5
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actions

A
  • bilaterally extends vertebral column
  • unilaterally rotates face laterally
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